7.3  Project Co Representative

(a)  (Natural person): Project Co must ensure that at all times throughout the Term there is a natural person appointed by it as the Project Co Representative in respect of the Project.

(b)  (Employee): The Project Co Representative must be an officer or employee of Project Co or a Related Body Corporate of Project Co and must be employed full time as the Project Co Representative.

(c)  (Contact): The Project Co Representative must act as the principal point of contact between Project Co and the State in respect of the administration of the State Project Documents and be available to the State as and when required.

(d)  (Presence): Project Co must ensure that the Project Co Representative is present at the Project Area at such times as is necessary to ensure that Project Co is complying with its obligations under the State Project Documents and upon reasonable request by the State Representative.

(e)  (Directions): A direction is given to Project Co if it is given to the Project Co Representative.

(f)  (Authority and skills): Project Co must ensure that at all times during their appointment, the Project Co Representative has:

(i)  the authority to perform its role and duties and discharge its obligations under the State Project Documents; and

(ii)  a detailed knowledge of the Project and sufficient experience and skills to undertake the role of Project Co Representative.

(g)  (Duties during the Term): The Project Co Representative must perform the duties of the Project Co Representative under the State Project Documents, including to:

(i)  (spokesperson): act as the spokesperson for Project Co;

(ii)  (partnership): facilitate the ongoing implementation of a collaborative relationship with the State;

(iii)  (liaison): liaise and generally deal with stakeholders;

(iv)  (manage): represent the views of Project Co and manage and co-ordinate issues with any Project Co Associate prior to presentation to the State; and

(v)  (presence): ensure a strong presence and consistent project management role for Project Co in the implementation of the Project.